26 Journal and Correspondence

C. S. C.

being able to get the time of their entry from M^r Turnbull,
tho' repeatedly have asked for it, this uncertain condition
causes a great perplexity, however from every circumstance
I think it best to settle with the whole of them, and endeavour
to reenter as many as possible I can. the Frigate has opened
a rendevouz by which means they get most of the Seamen in
this place, it would enable me to get men for the ship much
sooner, if you should approve of our opening a house of that
kind likewise, I arive here on Saturday and should have wrote
you sooner, but thought of waiting on you which I now have
declin'd, as I expect to have one side of the Ship out tomorrow
and properly cleaned this week. I intend to engage the Sea-
men for the ship during the warr if possible, but hope you'l
be pleased to write me fully the manner you'l have them
entered, and what encouragement they may expect as to Prize
money which bears great weight with them, for should it be
less than in the Continental service, it will be with difficulty
they'l enlist. I shall use my utmost endeavour to get the
Ship ready as quick as possible. Your letter to me wherein
you directed me to employ an attorney to put in a claim for
the Snow George, I did not recieve till the day I set out for
Philadelphia, the hurry in setting of prevented me from speak-
ing to M^r Buchanan to do it, so that there was no claim laid.
An appeal to Congress will be easily done by a few lines from
you to M^r Chase, or who else you may approve of.
I have the Honor to be Hon^ble Gent.
Your most obed^t Hum^ble Serv^t Geo. Cook.
The Hon^ble Council of Safety of Maryland
at Annapolis
P. S. I should have enclosed you a list of those deserted
at Philadelphia but have not one made out, but shall send one
by the first opportunity and should be glad to know whether
I shall advertise them or not. G. C.

Original.

[Aquila Hall to Council.]

Gent. The Bearer, Mr. James Allison has a mind to enter
into the service of his Country, he is a man of Courage, and
is a Friend to the Common Cause, he will accept of an Ensign
or second Lieutⁿ Commission, if they are not all provided for.
I am Gentⁿ y^r Hum. Serv^t
Harford Jan^y the 7^th 1777 Aquila Hall.

C. S. J.

Wednesday, January 8. 1777.
Council met. Present as yesterday.

Ordered That the Western Shore Treasurer pay to John
Gordon seven hundred and forty one Pounds two Shillings.